The visit marks the start of a four-day UK tour which will take in Burton-On-Trent, Newcastle and Stockton-On-Tees.

The Newcastle visit, on Thursday, will see Middleton making a solo appearance as the Prince will be attending the funeral of Olga Powell, nanny to William and Harry when they were younger.

William and Kate's First UK Appearance Since Topless Scandal

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Meet Middle Temple Scholars

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge laughs as she visits Middle Temple on October 8, 2012 in London, England. The Duke of Cambridge, Master of the Bench, and The Duchess of Cambridge met recipients of the Queen Mother Scholarship, the Diana, Princess of Wales Scholarship and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarships at Middle Temple Inn, London. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)